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Farmington, Georgia
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 Farmington, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oconee |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30638
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| Area code(s) | 706 & 762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 331700 |
Farmington is an unincorporated community in Oconee County, Georgia, United States. The community is located along U.S. Routes 129/441, 3.1 miles (5.0 km) south-southeast of Bishop. Farmington has a post office with ZIP code 30638.
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1919 as the "Town of Farmington". The community was so named on account of its location within a farming district. The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.
Notable people
- Bill Berry, drummer and founding member of R.E.M.
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